Château Grand-Puy Ducasse – Vinum Lector

Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac AOC (Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:24 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Intense garnet color.

NOSE
Enticing aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, and dark chocolate, with subtle hints of cedar and tobacco.

PALATE
Medium-bodied and supple. It features silky tannins and layers of sour cherry, spice, and a fresh, balsamic finish.

AGEING
Aging 14 months in French oak barrels, 15% new.

PAIRING
Look for dishes that match its medium body and classic Pauillac savory notes, such as roasted chicken with herbs, grilled lamb chops, pork tenderloin or classic burgers.

RATINGS

3.9

L’Héritier de Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac (Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:44:58 +0000

Three large plots in the best parts of Pauillac form the vineyard of this classified growth, an unusual configuration and a direct inheritance from the estate’s founder, Pierre Ducasse, an eminent lawyer. In the 18th century he gave a single name to a fine vineyard holding, which was put together through inheritance and purchases. When he died in 1797, his son, Pierre, inherited a 60-hectare exploitation, named Ducasse-Grand-Puy-Artigues-Arnaud, of which two third were planted with vines. The estate was classified in 1855, under the name of Artigues Arnaud. L'Héritier de Grand Puy Ducasse is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. A distinguished red wine that embodies the classic elegance of the Pauillac AOC with rich flavors and refined tannins. For more info, visit Château Grand-Puy Ducasse website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2013 - Download Tasting Note 2017 - Download Tasting Note

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:51:47 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful purple-garnet colour.

NOSE
The aromatic bouquet opens with lovely notes of small black fruits, blackcurrant and spicy notes. Notes of cedar, signature of the great wines of Pauillac and graphites of pencil leads appear with aeration.

PALATE
On the palate, the mouth unfolds beautiful substance, a powerful structure with dense tannins and light woody notes while retaining great freshness in the mouth.

AGEING
18 to 24 months, depending on the vintage, in French oak barrels, 30%-40% new..

PAIRING
Best served with roasted and grilled meats, duck breast, lamb and salads.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
2022-2038.